Lumber Carrier (In Logging Sites)
ざいもくうんぱんにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Logging and Timber Processing Workers
Summary
Occupation that transports felled timber from mountainous areas to collection yards. Responsible for loading, unloading, and transporting lumber using manual labor or machinery.
Description
Lumber carriers handle the task of transporting logs cut with chainsaws and similar tools at logging sites to the collection yard. They bundle timber using wire ropes or slings and operate machinery such as winches, forwarders, forklifts, and trucks for loading, unloading, and transportation. Much of the work is in mountainous areas or steep slopes, requiring safety management that considers weather and terrain. Physical strength and cooperativeness are necessary, and work is advanced efficiently in teams. They play an important role in the forestry production process, and with advances in mechanization, the acquisition of specialized skills is required.
Future Outlook
While mechanization and efficiency improvements in forestry in recent years are advancing labor-saving efforts, the demand for manual labor in mountainous areas remains high. In aging forestry workplaces, there is demand for young successors, but improvements in working conditions and trends in technological innovation will be key to the future.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Hardworking / Interest in the natural environment / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Outdoor work / Rural assignment / Seasonal fluctuations / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Skidding Worker → Forestry Machine Operator → Forest Operations Manager → Forestry Management
Required Skills
Chainsaw Operation / Heavy Equipment Operation / Rope Handling / Slinging / Winch Operation
Recommended Skills
Forest Road Knowledge / Forklift Operation / GPS Surveying / Small Mobile Crane Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because strong physical stamina is required to transport heavy timber for extended periods. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because the ability to endure weather changes and emergency responses in mountainous work is necessary. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because multiple people collaborate to perform tasks safely and efficiently. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many standardized tasks and few opportunities for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because high numerical skills are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Forestry Work Safety and Health Education
- Forklift Operation License
- Slinging Technician
- Small Mobile Crane Operation Skill
Aliases
- Skidding Transport Worker
- Timber Transport Worker
Related Jobs
- Forestry Machine Operator
- Log Processing Worker
- Logging Worker
- Skidding Worker